Stevie Nicks Pays Tribute to ‘Finest Buddy’ Christine McVie

Paying tribute. Christine McVie’s former bandmate Stevie Nicks honored the late musician with handwritten message shared by way of social media.

“A couple of hours in the past I used to be instructed that my greatest good friend in the entire world because the first day of 1975, had handed away,” the “Fringe of Seventeen” singer, 74, started in her be aware, posted by way of Instagram on Wednesday, November 30. “I didn’t even know she was unwell … till late Saturday evening.”

The American Horror Story alum defined that she wished to go to London to go to her fellow Fleetwood Mac member, however was “instructed to attend.” Nicks then shared lyrics from the Haim music “Hallelujah,” explaining that she wished to sing it to McVie if she obtained to see her. “I at all times knew I would wish these phrases sooner or later,” the “Wild Coronary heart” songstress added.

“I had a greatest good friend however she has come to go / One I want I may see now,” learn the lyrics Nicks shared in her publish. “You at all times remind me that recollections will final / These arms attain out /You had been there to guard me like a defend / Lengthy hair, working with me via the sphere / In every single place, you’ve been with me all alongside.”

The Rock and Roll Corridor of Famer signed off with the message, “See you on the opposite facet, my love.”

McVie’s household confirmed her passing on Wednesday, telling followers that the keyboardist died “peacefully” earlier that day after a “quick sickness.” In a press release, they added: “She was within the firm of her household. We kindly ask that you just respect the household’s privateness at this extraordinarily painful time, and we want everybody to maintain Christine of their hearts and keep in mind the lifetime of an unimaginable human being, and revered musician who was beloved universally. RIP Christine McVie.”

After the announcement, the remaining members of Fleetwood Mac issued a joint assertion paying tribute to their former colleague. “There aren’t any phrases to explain our disappointment on the passing of Christine McVie. She was actually one-of-a-kind, particular and proficient past measure,” the band’s assertion learn. “She was one of the best musician anybody may have of their band and one of the best good friend anybody may have of their life. We had been so fortunate to have a life together with her. Individually and collectively, we cherished Christine deeply and are grateful for the superb recollections we’ve got. She will likely be so very missed.”

The “Don’t Cease” songwriter joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after marrying bassist John McVie. The duo break up in 1976, however Christine was with the band on and off till her loss of life. Nicks, for her half, joined the group in 1975 with then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham.